Toddler | Feeding & Nutrition

My baby will be a year old in a few weeks and still will not eat by himself. He has absolutely no interest in even trying finger foods. He just throws everything on the floor. I show him how to pick it up and eat it; I stop his hand and say, "Don't throw. We eat the carrots, apples, whatever," but he throws and just cries until I feed him from the spoon. Should he be eating by himself by now? If so, what can I do to encourage / help him? Will my continuing to feed him pose any eating problems down the road?
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What's on the menu these days? Our kids will thrive on soft table foods — unsalted and cut into small pieces — plus baby cereal and milk. It can be good to introduce foods with different textures, too, to expand their palate. Learn more.
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We all know that young children are notoriously picky eaters. It can help to know that this pickiness is normal behavior, and that it reflects our children's drive toward independence. Learn more about the art of feeding a toddler.
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Now that our babies have turned 1, we know they're ready for milk. But we may still have some questions. What kind of milk is best? And how much milk does a toddler or a preschooler need? Get the facts on milk.
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Now that your toddler is eating solid foods, you may find yourself putting together 5 or 6 mini-meals a day! If you're looking for new ideas, try some of these these kid-pleasing, nutritious menu options. Learn about feeding your toddler.
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At this age, our toddlers are capable of making decisions about what they want to eat. A good plan is to offer nutritious foods, including some with different textures, and let them take it from there. Learn more about food choices.
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